Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
poomae
ID:
1546674

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Esser & Jebb) Esser

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2021

Citation Micro:
Thai Forest Bull., Bot. 49(1): 153. 2021

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000027337

Common Names

  • Heptapleurum poomae
  • Poomae's Heptapleurum
  • Poomae Heptapleurum

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Description

Heptapleurum poomae (also called Poom's heptapleurum, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has a woody stem with alternate, ovate leaves and produces white flowers. It is found in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Heptapleurum poomae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heptapleurum poomae is yellow with purple anthers. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a yellow-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heptapleurum poomae is a perennial shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Heptapleurum poomae

Heptapleurum poomae is native to Thailand.

Heptapleurum poomae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heptapleurum poomae?

Heptapleurum poomae

What is the common name of Heptapleurum poomae?

Poom's Heptapleurum

What type of plant is Heptapleurum poomae?

Herbaceous perennial

Species in the Heptapleurum genus

Heptapleurum multiflorum, Heptapleurum griffithii, Heptapleurum acuminatissimum, Heptapleurum altigenum, Heptapleurum angilogense, Heptapleurum arfakense, Heptapleurum blancoi, Heptapleurum boridianum, Heptapleurum bourdillonii, Heptapleurum brassii, Heptapleurum bukidnonense, Heptapleurum burkillii, Heptapleurum buxifolioides, Heptapleurum capituliferum, Heptapleurum caroli, Heptapleurum catense, Heptapleurum chartaceum, Heptapleurum cinnamomeum, Heptapleurum clarkei, Heptapleurum cuneatum, Heptapleurum demesae, Heptapleurum digitatum, Heptapleurum enneaphyllum, Heptapleurum fantsipanense, Heptapleurum farinosum, Heptapleurum trungii, Heptapleurum heterocladum, Heptapleurum gjellerupii, Heptapleurum microgyne, Heptapleurum tanytrichum, Heptapleurum zhuanum, Heptapleurum waterhousei, Heptapleurum sarasinorum, Heptapleurum rudolfi, Heptapleurum stenophyllum, Heptapleurum taiwanianum, Heptapleurum stellulatum, Heptapleurum lanatum, Heptapleurum laxiusculum, Heptapleurum laxiflorum, Heptapleurum kuborense, Heptapleurum merrittii, Heptapleurum matsallehii, Heptapleurum macgregorii, Heptapleurum lorentzii, Heptapleurum kontumense, Heptapleurum mangiferifolium, Heptapleurum hellwigianum, Heptapleurum foetidum, Heptapleurum feriarum,

Species in the Araliaceae family

Anakasia simplicifolia, Aralia apioides, Aralia armata, Aralia atropurpurea, Aralia bicrenata, Aralia bipinnata, Aralia cachemirica, Aralia caesia, Aralia californica, Aralia castanopsisicola, Aralia chinensis, Aralia continentalis, Aralia cordata, Aralia dasyphylla, Aralia dasyphylloides, Aralia debilis, Aralia decaisneana, Aralia delavayi, Aralia echinocaulis, Aralia elata, Aralia excelsa, Aralia fargesii, Aralia ferox, Aralia finlaysoniana, Aralia foliolosa, Aralia frodiniana, Aralia gigantea, Aralia gintungensis, Aralia glabra, Aralia glabrifoliolata, Aralia henryi, Aralia hispida, Aralia humilis, Aralia kansuensis, Aralia kingdon-wardii, Aralia leschenaultii, Aralia malabarica, Aralia melanocarpa, Aralia merrillii, Aralia mexicana, Aralia montana, Aralia nudicaulis, Aralia parasitica, Aralia plumosa, Aralia racemosa, Aralia regeliana, Aralia rex, Aralia scaberula, Aralia scopulorum, Aralia searelliana,